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Altec Lansing HydraMini vs JBL Wind 3

What HydraMini does better (2) and where Wind 3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Altec Lansing HydraMini
Altec Lansing · 2025HydraMini
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
JBL Wind 3
JBL · 2025Wind 3
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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9.1Build & features9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

HydraMiniWind 3
130 × 623273.2 × 9035.8
HydraMiniWind 3Difference
Height62 mm90 mm−28 mm
Width130 mm73.2 mm+56.8 mm
Depth32 mm35.8 mm−3.8 mm
Weight216 g230 g−14 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HydraMini better than Wind 3?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  2. Weight216 g vs 230 g+6%

Why is Wind 3 better than HydraMini?

Wind 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wind 3JBL Wind 3≈ $655.6
Sound
Output power—5 W
Speaker channels—Mono
Lowest frequency—110 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Battery capacity—1,050 mAh
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight216 g230 g
Width130 mm73 mm
Height62 mm90 mm
Depth32 mm36 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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